NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- United Nations Development Programme issued the following news release: Statement by Helen Clark, Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme on the occasion of the Head of School Seminar Series at the School of Population Health, University of Auckland, New Zealand. Thank you for inviting me to address you this afternoon on "A better future for all: why meeting the Millennium Development Goals matters". It is always good to be back at the University o  more

GREENSBURG, Pa., Aug. 24 -- Seton Hill University issued the following news release: With the start of a new school year, art history students at Seton Hill University will be using "Art Authority for iPad" as an integral part of their classes, the app's creators and the University announced Monday. The app is a key part of a pilot program aimed at understanding how the iPad and the app can aid, extend and transform the traditional learning environment. In March 2010, Seton Hill announced   more

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 24 -- The Leicestershire County Council issued the following news release: Bus passengers can navigate around Leicestershire and pinpoint journey times whilst on the move, by simply picking up their smartphones. A new online resource has been launched enabling commuters and travellers to locate stops and the time of the next bus through their mobiles. The easy-to-use website - available at www.nextbuses.mobi - asks people to enter a town or post code and provid  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24 -- The American Chemistry Council issued the following news release: Last evening the American Chemistry Council (ACC) submitted comments on U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s proposed National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for Major Sources: Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Boilers and Process Heaters (Boiler MACT). (75 Fed.Reg. 32006, June 4, 2010, Docket ID. No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2002-0058). ACC Vice President of Technical a  more

SYDNEY, Aug. 25 -- International Air Transport Association issued the following news release: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today outlined an agenda for Australian aviation that addresses infrastructure, training, environment and liberalization. "Aviation contributes 500,000 jobs and A$6.3 billion to the Australian economy. It is critical that the next Australian government has a solid aviation policy to reap the broad economic benefits that aviation can generate," sa  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources Museum of Natural Sciences issued the following news release: Yes. Shrimp and crawfish are bugs too and aquatic bugs swim front and center as the 2010 "theme bug" for BugFest -- the biggest one-day bug-centric event of its kind in the country at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences. On Saturday, September 11 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., all four floors of the Museum, as well as Bicentennial Plaza,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The National Association of Clean Water Agencies issued the following news release: Four associations representing the Nation's wastewater treatment, public works, and civil engineering sectors have released the Core Attributes of Effectively Managed Wastewater Collection Systems, a new document that promotes good engineering practices essential to managing and operating separate sanitary collection systems. As a critical element of wastewater infrastructure, collect  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: A new study shows that male rats prenatally exposed to low doses of atrazine, a widely used herbicide, are more likely to develop prostate inflammation and to go through puberty later than non-exposed animals. The research adds to a growing body of literature on atrazine, an herbicide predominantly used to control weeds and grasses in crops such as corn and s  more

SALEM, Ore., Aug. 24 -- The Oregon Attorney General issued the following news release: Oregon Attorney General John Kroger today announced two new appointments to the Department of Justice. Paul Garrahan will act as Special Counsel to the Attorney General for the Environment and Natural Resources and Jennifer Gardiner will serve as a narcotics prosecutor with the Department's Criminal Justice Division. "The hiring of Paul and Jennifer reinforces our commitment to making Oregon a safer and   more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news release: Bowling Green State University has named an interim Chief Information Officer (CIO). John Ellinger will begin his two-year appointment Sept. 1. Ellinger comes to BGSU from Ohio State University in Columbus, where he served as the senior director of the Office of Information Technology. His extensive background includes the implementation of software for administrative systems at the largest u  more

LARAMIE, Wyo., Aug. 24 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: An open house for the new home of the University of Wyoming Environment and Natural Resources Program (ENR) is scheduled Friday, Aug. 27, from 5-7 p.m. The Bim Kendall House is located on Fremont and 8th streets. This new office location is the center of the ENR program, housing the Haub School, Ruckelshaus Institute and Wyoming Conservation Corps. This event also welcomes back ENR students, and is an op  more

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 24 -- Boise State University issued the following news release: Boise State University today launched a new partnership with Zipcar Inc., providing the campus with access to the world's leading car-sharing service. The environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation option is now available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to all students, faculty and staff members ages 18 and up and to community members 21 years and older. Gas, 180 miles per day, insurance,   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following news release: STATEMENT OF SENATOR BARBARA BOXER Los Angeles Roundtable on Job Creation, Transportation Reform and the 30/10 Initiative August 23, 2010 (Remarks as Prepared for Delivery) I want to start by thanking Mayor Villaraigosa for convening this meeting, and for welcoming us to his offices for today's roundtable on Job Creation, Transportation Reform and the 30/10 I  more

BAFFIN BAY, Greenland, Aug. 24 -- Greenpeace International issued the following news release: Scottish-based Cairn Energy has today announced the discovery of gas in Arctic waters off the coast of Greenland. The Greenpeace ship Esperanza is at the site in a stand off with Cairn and Danish Navy warships just west of Disko Island in Baffin Bay. Speaking from the Esperanza, which is currently positioned within sight of the two rigs Cairn is operating in the area, Greenpeace campaigner Leila D  more

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news release: On Sept. 23-25, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Studies Program at Syracuse University will host an inaugural conference, "Transnationalizing LGBT Studies (http://www.transnationalizinglgbt.com/)," that will cross geographic and cultural borders to explore LGBT scholarship and activism from a transnational perspective. "We live in a transnational and technologically mediated world where peo  more

CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 24 -- The city of Chandler issued the following news release: The Chandler Museum is looking for volunteers who like history, the outdoors, and are good communicators, especially with young students. The volunteers will serve as docents and conduct school tours at the Museums outdoor site - Tumbleweed Ranch. They will interpret the history of the homes, buildings and farming equipment displayed at the Ranch, which is a multi-acre site on the southeast portion of Tumblewe  more

BANNOCKBURN, Ill., Aug. 24 -- The IPC-Association Connecting Electronics Industries issued the following news release: IPC -- Industry experts will shine the spotlight on recent revisions to key electronics manufacturing industry standards and guidelines during IPC's professional development program at Electronics Midwest. On September 27 and September 29-30, half-day, in-depth workshops will address major updates to the standards that establish electronics manufacturing requirements and acce  more

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 24 -- Rep. Sue Myrick, R-N.C. (9th CD), issued the following news release: A year after Federal and local law enforcement officials announced their application, Mecklenburg, Gaston and Union Counties have been designated as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). They will be included as part of the Atlanta HIDTA. "In a difficult budget environment, now more than ever it is important for Federal, State and local partners to collaborate in order to maximize re  more

ASPEN, Colo., Aug. 24 -- Pitkin County issued the following news release: The City of Aspen has been welcomed as the newest member of the Mountain Partnership, an international voluntary alliance dedicated to improving the lives of mountain people and protecting mountain environments around the world. "By joining, Aspen is becoming part of a partnership that is comprised of 50 countries, 16 intergovernmental organizations and over 100 major non-governmental organizations," said Sally Spaul  more

ASPEN, Colo., Aug. 24 -- The city of Aspen issued the following news release: The City of Aspen has been welcomed as the newest member of the Mountain Partnership, an international voluntary alliance dedicated to improving the lives of mountain people and protecting mountain environments around the world. "By joining, Aspen is becoming part of a partnership that is comprised of 50 countries, 16 intergovernmental organizations and over 100 major non-governmental organizations," said Sally S  more

CHICAGO, Aug. 24 -- The Chicago Department of Public Health issued the following news release: City officials are continuing their stepped-up efforts against West Nile Virus by spraying to kill adult mosquitoes in portions of the West and Northwest Sides. Spraying will occur in the Austin and Belmont Cragin areas, where Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) traps recently yielded mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus. The area to be sprayed is bounded by Diversey on the north, Chicago A  more

WEST PLAINS, Mo., Aug. 24 -- Missouri State University at West Plains issued the following news release: Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains have added a class to the 2010 fall semester schedule of courses which will give area musicians an opportunity to continue their high school band careers while earning college credit. University/Community Band (MUS 197) is a one-credit-hour course that will enable woodwind instrumentalists, brass instrumentalists and percussionists to c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (formerly the Health Care Financing Administration) issued the following news release: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today issued a reminder to health care providers, health plans, clearinghouses, and vendors about the approaching compliance dates for a new generation of diagnosis and procedure codes and updated standards for electronic health care transactions. The  more

SAVANNAH, Ga., Aug. 24 -- Savannah Technical College issued the following news release: This fall, students studying Construction Management will be able to take four of the required major courses online for the first time including Blueprint Reading, Construction Safety, Materials and Fasteners, and Construction Drafting I. These courses are required for both the Diploma and Associate Degree in Construction Management. "We're giving our students more options," says Department Head and Ins  more

EXETER, England, Aug. 24 -- The Devon County Council issued the following news release: Exmouth and District Children's Centre has had its garden revamped thanks to Devon County Council staff. Nine young apprentices at the County Council spent a day undertaking the makeover as part of the 'Cares' campaign - the Business in the Community's employee volunteering scheme. The group managed to transform the area in just one day, firstly clearing it and then creating a low maintenance garden  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Conn. (3rd CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Rosa L. DeLauro (CT-3), Chairwoman of the FDA and Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter today to Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Food and Drug Adminstration Commissioner Margaret Hamburg asking questions about the recent egg recall. With more than half a billion eggs recalled and approximately 1,300 people sickened, Congresswoman DeLauro asks   more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 24 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: This week the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant program launched a new awareness campaign, Pitch In-Pump Out, to inform marinas and boaters about keeping Florida's waterways clean through proper disposal of boater sewage. Boaters should use pumpout stations at marinas and boat ramps or have their boats serviced by a pumpout boat.  more

HARTFORD, Conn., Aug. 24 -- The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proposing regulations that provide specific requirements for the reporting of releases, such as spills and discharges, to offer clarity for the regulated community. Connecticut law currently requires reporting of any spill or discharge of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes or petroleum or chemical solid, l  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., Aug. 24 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: Nobel Peace Prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu is sailing around the world with Semester at Sea this fall with more than 600 college students and a 35-member faculty appointed by the University of Virginia. Tutu, 78, serving as senior statesman in residence, will help launch the first Desmond Tutu Distinguished Chair in Global Understanding, a program established to honor his lifelong contribut  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The District of Columbia Department of Health issued the following news release: The District of Columbia Department of Health (DOH) announced today that the DOH Center for Policy Planning and Evaluation has received $270,311 to enhance its Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BFRSS) program. BRFSS is the largest state-based telephone health survey administered by DOH. The project is already funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). DOH will  more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D., Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan traveled to a Native American community in South Dakota today to announce $65 million in available funding to support a variety of community development and affordable housing production in Indian country throughout the U.S. Donovan made the announcement following a tour of the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota with   more

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 24 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news release: The Tennessee Historical Commission has announced eight Tennessee sites have been added to the National Register of Historic Places. The National Register of Historic Places is the nation's official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. It is part of a nationwide program that coordinates and supports efforts to identify, evaluate and protect historic resources.  more

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 24 -- The Center for Biological Diversity issued the following news release: The Center for Biological Diversity today filed petitions to protect four mountaintop species, from Hawaii to New Hampshire, that are threatened by climate change, including the 'i'iwi, a Hawaiian songbird; the white-tailed ptarmigan, a grouse-like bird of the Rocky Mountains; Bicknell's thrush, a northeastern U.S. songbird; and the San Bernardino flying squirrel of Southern California. All four   more

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is overseeing stream bank maintenance work this week along the Wissahickon Creek at the former Ambler Asbestos Superfund Site. The maintenance work is needed to help control erosion around a concrete structure called a revetment that is designed to reduce erosion by absorbing the impact of water flowing in the creek. The work is being done by a private co  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has provided more time for the public to provide input on the proposed plan to address contamination at the Quanta Resources Superfund Site in Edgewater, New Jersey. EPA will also hold a second public meeting on September 13. Past industrial operations at the Quanta Resources site have caused chemical and other contamination of the property, located at 163  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 23 -- Marian College Indianapolis issued the following news release: Preliminary enrollment numbers from Marian University indicate some interesting trends are happening at the growing liberal arts institution. The number of new students (graduate, undergraduate, and non-degree seeking) on campus is up 11 percent from last year-a record 754 new students this year versus 669 last year. At the same time, the university is also experiencing a record number of undergraduate deg  more

WILSON, N.C., Aug. 24 -- Barton College issued the following news release: "Painting and drawing outdoors opens up the possibility of expressing an immediate present of nature in art. My work focuses on creating interesting compositions by following the landscape's lyrical and ever-changing qualities of light and shadows." Susan Fecho describes her latest exhibition of work, "Flutterings: Exploration of Nature," currently on view in the Barton Art Galleries. An opening reception for the ex  more

FROSTBURG, Md., Aug. 24 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news release: GetEducated.com, a consumer watchdog group that reviews and ranks online academic program for cost, quality and credibility, has ranked Frostburg State University among its best values in AACSB-accredited online master of business administration degrees. FSU's online MBA ranks ninth on this national list. The online business degree rankings are based on a national survey of 69 AACSB-accredited business  more

LYNNWOOD, Wash., Aug. 24 -- Edmonds Community College issued the following news release: The Hazel Miller Foundation recently awarded $2,500 to the Lynnwood Parks & Recreation Foundation for restoration improvements at Gold Park. The Hazel Miller Foundation grant provides funding for restoration projects that include removal of invasive plants, trail building, and installation of an "ethnobotanical garden." The garden, designed by the Edmonds Community College Learn and Serve Environmental An  more

HOUSTON, Aug. 24 -- Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Gov. Rick Perry today announced the creation of Texas Education on iTunes U, which offers a modern approach to keeping teachers and students engaged and informed by providing free, supplementary educational content that can be accessed anywhere. "iTunes U will easily and efficiently distribute Texas-based educational materials to teachers, parents and students statewide, and will help improve Texas education a  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the following news release: Following several weeks of unseasonably cool weather, temperatures are on the rise again, prompting Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to urge Californians to take steps now to prepare for the heat. Employers should also review their heat illness prevention programs and remind employees of the importance of protecting themselves. "Though this summer has been unusually mild, temperatures in m  more

SUPERIOR, Wis., Aug. 24 -- Gov. Jim Doyle, D-Wis., issued the following news release: Governor Jim Doyle today announced $111,000 in assistance to Lake Assault Boats to support their efforts to create 14 jobs. Commerce Secretary Aaron Olver made the announcement on behalf of the Governor today in Baldwin as part of Governor Doyle's eighth annual Up North tour. "My top priority this year is to help support companies creating good-paying jobs for our citizens," Governor Doyle said. "I'm plea  more

EASTPORT, Maine, Aug. 24 -- Gov. John Baldacci, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Governor John E. Baldacci today celebrated Ocean Renewable Power Company's successful generation of energy through the use of tidal currents in Cobscook Bay. The company is partnering with the University of Maine and the U.S. Coast Guard and has received financial support from the State's Maine Technology Institute and the U.S. Department of Energy. "Maine is on an aggressive track toward energy ind  more

LOS ANGELES AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The Los Angeles Air Force Base issued the following news release: Rockwell Collins recently delivered 21 prototype Ground-Based GPS Receiver Application Module Modernized (GB-GRAM-M) receivers developed under the GPS Wing's Receiver Card Development program. These GB-GRAM-M receivers have recently completed the contractor's Formal Qualification Testing and have been delivered to support the GPS Wing Developmental Test phase. Concurrent with ca  more

FIVE HILLS TRAINING AREA, Mongolia, Aug. 23 -- The Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news release: An Alaska National Guardsman had the unique opportunity to train with Mongolian troops to prepare for a deployment to Afghanistan as a U.S. liaison with the Mongolian Armed Forces. Maj. Kyle Holt, 761st Military Police Battalion, Alaska National Guard, was able to travel to Five Hills Training Area outside of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia as part of Khaan Quest 2  more

NEW WINDSOR, N.Y., Aug. 24 -- Rep. John Hall, D-N.Y. (19th CD), has issued the following news release: Congressman John Hall (NY-19) held a roundtable meeting today here at the New Windsor Community Center with Hudson Valley area representatives from the solar industry to advocate and make plans to "buy and invest locally." The event drew more than a dozen solar industry representatives, ranging from manufacturers to installers, along with Vinny Cozzolino, founder and CEO of the Solar Energy   more

HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 24 -- High Point University issued the following news release: Dr. Martin Kifer, assistant professor of political science and director of the Survey Research Center at High Point University, recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for a collaborative political science project. The project, "Collaborative Research: Using Web Data to Study the Nature and Consequences of U.S. Congressional Campaigns," teams Kifer up with two colleagues - Jam  more

KITTY HAWK, N.C., Aug. 23 -- The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Division of Coastal Management issued the following news release: The North Carolina Coastal Reserve and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, will hold two hunter workshops for the reserve's Northern Sites (Buxton Woods, Kitty Hawk Woods, and Currituck Banks). The workshops will include a review of reserve rules and changes since the last hunting season, opportunities for participation in wi  more

BRONX, N.Y., Aug. 23 -- The Bronx Borough President issued the following news release: In an open letter to Mayor Bloomberg sent earlier today, a group of Bronx elected officials representing the Pelham Parkway community are seeking a reassessment of City plans to remove 80 trees as part of the Pelham Parkway Reconstruction project. The letter is signed by Council Member James Vacca, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., Congressman Joseph Crowley, State Senator Jeff Klein, Assembly Member   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following news release: Sen. James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, today commented on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) positive staff review of the first in five volumes of the Yucca Mountain license application process. In this first volume, the NRC staff found that the "General Information" section of the Department of E  more

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind., Aug. 24 -- Wabash College issued the following news release: As members of the Class of 2014 near the end of their new student orientation, 15 international freshmen finish the second week of their introduction to Wabash College. Wabash will have 55 international students this fall, the biggest number in the College's history according to Director of International Students David Clapp. The trend at Wabash has had a definite Asian feel with students primarily from C  more

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 24 -- La Roche College issued the following news release: It's college-preparation season, and many families are worried about sending their son or daughter to college for a myriad of reasons - not the least of which is fearing that he or she will make some bad decisions. If you are that parent or guardian, rest assured, says La Roche College psychology professor Janet Gates, Ph.D. This phase is "about spending time with your child and explaining expectations about college,"   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 24 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: CPCB has evolved the emission standards which have been notified by Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF) under the Environment Protection Act (EPA) 1986, for various industries including 17 categories of industries. The industries have to provide appropriate pollution control equipments to meet these notified standards. The limits prescribed for gaseous pollutant  more

DURHAM, England, Aug. 24 -- Durham County Council issued the following news release: Neighbourhood wardens are cracking down on litter louts in County Durham. Durham County Council wardens in the east of the county have stepped up patrols in known problem areas, including Easington, Peterlee, and Seaham, as well as the Durham City area, to remind people that littering and dog fouling are not acceptable. In June and July, the wardens handed out over 70 fixed penalty notices of £80.   more

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23 -- Loyola Marymount University issued the following news release: In a first for university magazines nationwide, Loyola Marymount University's magazine has launched an app for the iPad that serves up content instantly for its audience. The LMU Magazine app is available for free download at Apple's App Store. LMU created the iPad app to reach the broadest possible number of readers, make university news and events more accessible to its various audiences and keep up  more

SALEM, Va., Aug. 24 -- Roanoke College issued the following news release: Roanoke College's Lucas Hall reopens this fall after an impressive makeover. The classic character of the structure remained intact while the renovation expanded the building from 13,449 square feet to over 26,000. On certification, Lucas will be Roanoke College's first LEED project, signifying the campus's commitment to sustainability. Early on, a commitment was made to seek LEED certification from the United States  more

CHICAGO, Aug. 24 -- The Office of the Mayor of Chicago issued the following news release: View The YouTube Video (http://www.youtube.com/user/MayorDaley#p/u/0/Qs7fxPteRk4) Mayor Richard M. Daley and Chicago Public Schools officials today announced a pilot program - called the "Additional Learning Opportunities" (ALO) initiative - that starting in November will add 90 minutes of online reading and math learning time to the school day at five elementary schools. Ten schools will be added whe  more

MEADVILLE, Pa., Aug. 24 -- Allegheny College issued the following news release: A memorial service celebrating the life and work of Allegheny College environmental science professor Jennifer L. DeHart will be held on Saturday, Sept. 4, at 4:30 p.m. in Ford Chapel on the Allegheny campus. The service is open to the public. DeHart, who died on May 11, had been a member of Allegheny's faculty since 2001, teaching courses on subjects including climate change, environmental research methods and  more

PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 23 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following news release: Oregon's Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden commended a federal Recovery Act grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development today that will help fund "green" renovations at a housing development for Portlanders afflicted by mental illness. "When so many of our friends and neighbors are unable to find steady work, we need focused strategies that get people back on the job,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The office of Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski, D-Md., issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $350,000 grant to the Allegany County Board of County Commissioners to purchase and install a high-capacity water storage tank to serve Cresaptown, Maryland. The replacement tank will result in improved services to more than 700 households and reduce  more

BAGHDAD, Aug. 24 -- The Unites States Forces - Iraq issued the following news release: Twenty-eight Iraqi Army Soldiers graduated from the Mobile Kitchen Trailer and Mobile Bakery Trailer Course at Camp Taji, Aug. 22. The Soldiers were awarded certificates of completion during the ceremony, which marked the first time Iraqi Soldiers from the Presidential Brigade attended the MKT/MBT course. The instructors put the students through a rigorous program designed to provide hands-on experien  more

RIO GRANDE, Ohio, Aug. 23 -- Rio Grande Community College issued the following news release: University of Rio Grande and Rio Grande Community College students returned to campus over the weekend for the beginning of the fall semester. Saturday, Aug. 21 was the official Move-In Day for returning and new students, and the campus was filled with students and family members getting the students settled in the residence halls. Robbie Jacks of Pomeroy, for example, was helping his son, Benja  more

BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 25 -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: A collaborative project of architects, landscape architects, engineers and coastal scientists from LSU and architects from the Princeton University School of Architecture will be unveiled this week at the Venice Biennale, the largest and most prestigious art and design exhibition in the world. "The Mississippi Delta: Constructing with Water" project is included in the themed exhibit "Workshopping: An  more

NAPA, Calif., Aug. 24 -- Napa County issued the following news release: For the fifth consecutive year, Napa County has earned recognition from the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The CAFR is a report covering the County's activities for the completed fiscal year, with information on the County's financial policies , statements of revenues and expenditures by each department, fund balances and more. According to the   more

INDEPENDENCE, Kan., Aug. 23 -- Independence Community College issued the following news release: Certified Nurse Aides wanting to enhance their careers will have an opportunity this month when Independence Community College's Allied Health Program offers a five credit hour Certified Medication Aide (CMA) Class at Neodesha. The CMA training will begin on August 31 and continue through December 14. The class will meet on Tuesday nights from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Vintage Park in Neodesha. Toni B  more

LINCOLN, Neb., Aug. 23 -- Nebraska Wesleyan University issued the following news release: Janae Riha knows she is living a dream by attending college. The Nebraska Wesleyan junior and her "dream team" are anxious to share their dreams with students at a nearby elementary school. That's just one project in the works for the residents of Nebraska Wesleyan's new theme house - the Dream House. "We're living our dream of attending college and we want elementary school students to know that i  more

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Aug. 24 -- Syracuse University issued the following news release: An unprecedented, cross-sector consortium formed in New York state during the past seven months has united to transform research, development, demonstration and deployment of technologies to make buildings more energy efficient. Calling itself the New York Energy-Regional Innovation Cluster (NYE-RIC), the consortium brings together top scientists, architects and engineers, industries and small businesses, state   more

STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 24 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: Oklahoma State University today announced that Dream Machine recycling kiosks are now available on campus, providing its nearly 30,000 students and employees with a convenient and rewarding way to recycle their bottles and cans while on-the-go. With the start of the 2010-2011 school year, seven Dream Machine kiosks and 100 static bins have been placed in various locations across the Stillwater campu  more

SALEM, Ore., Aug. 24 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: Kickoff of "Fleet Forward" program for progressive diesel fleets will feature comments from Senator Jackie Dingfelder, DEQ's Director What: The Fleet Forward kickoff celebration is happening in Pioneer Square in downtown Portland today. Fleet Forward recognizes businesses and organizations that operate cleaner and greener diesel fleets that reduce emissions by burning less fuel, burnin  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 24 -- The Consumer Electronics Association issued the following news release: Consumer confidence in the economy increased by half a point in August, according to figures released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) and CNET. Confidence in consumer electronics fell more than two points to 79.8, but remains higher over the same period a year ago. The CEA-CNET Index of Consumer Expectations (ICE) rose to 157.8 this month. The ICE, which measures consumer   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Bill Owens, D-N.Y. (23rd CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Bill Owens announced that Jefferson County has received a designation as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). This federal designation will further the development of the North Country's joint drug control efforts by Federal, State, local and tribal law enforcement officers in the region and allow Jefferson County to benefit from ongoing HIDTA initiatives. Congressman Ow  more

BABSON PARK, Mass., Aug. 24 -- Babson College issued the following news release: Parade Magazine has named Babson College to its 2010 College A-List for Business and Accounting. According to Parade,"Babson educates business leaders through a unique, hands-on, integrated curriculum that balances business and liberal arts. Students are immersed in an enriching environment that fosters entrepreneurial thinking, leadership, teamwork, creativity, communication, and diversity. The flagship of th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Rep. Tom Price, R-Ga. (6th CD), issued the following news release: House Democrats are coordinating this week to push the message that their failed economic policies are good for small businesses. Meanwhile, the Obama administration issued a report today touting its stimulus package for "bringing the cost of a personal human genome map to under $1,000 in five years." Congressman Tom Price (R-GA) released the following statement in response. "Once again, Democrats are  more

HOUSTON, Aug. 24 -- Rice University issued the following news release: The city of Houston has a program that will weatherize low- and moderate-income homes for free, resulting in lower energy costs for homeowners and raising the value of their property. So why have only 36 percent of eligible homeowners taken advantage of the program? Concerns about energy bills, the size of energy bills, and promises of reduced energy bills are the key factors influencing a respondent's willingness to pa  more

LIVERMORE, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news release: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Director George Miller has announced the selection of Richard Robinson as the Laboratory's new Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective immediately. As LLNL's CIO, Robinson will be responsible for the leadership, management and financial oversight of all enterprise Information Technology (IT) activities, including u  more

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 24 -- The University of Missouri at Kansas City issued the following news release: The technological advances that led to the advent of target-based drug discovery in the 1990s enabled researchers to chemically target specific genes and molecules, thus allowing for the development of drugs that can be more precisely delivered. The drawback to this approach lies in the often time-consuming "hit-and-miss" process of matching the right drug with the right molecular target.  more

SAN CLEMENTE ISLAND, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 1 Reserve Sailors concluded a week of qualifying on small arms and crew-serve weapons systems Aug. 22 at the inaugural field training exercise series Shark Tank 2010 on San Clemente Island, Calif. Six Reserve detachments from Texas and San Diego have gathered for the training, which focused on the many facets of expeditionary warfare. Chief Gunner's M  more

SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service California office issued the following news release: Today, the Santa Clara Valley Water District Board of Directors voted unanimously to award a construction contract to R&L Brosamer, Inc. for up to $29.8 million to begin the second phase of a federally funded flood protection and habitat enhancement project on Lower Silver Creek in San Jose. The project, in partnership with the Natura  more

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The University of California at Santa Cruz issued the following news release: Dozens of students gained valuable experience in nanotechnology and energy research labs this summer through an internship program at the Advanced Studies Laboratories (ASL), a collaborative partnership led by UC Santa Cruz and NASA Ames Research Center. The student research projects, ranging from solar energy technology to thermoelectric devices, were on display in a poster session h  more

LEICESTER, England, Aug. 24 -- The Leicestershire County Council issued the following news release: A striking mural representing different pockets of the community has brought a big splash of colour to a Leicestershire village. School children designed the 26 panel Thringstone centrepiece representing local organisations such as churches, the football club and even the local chippy. The idea was the brainchild of a group of teenagers taking part in Leicestershire County Council's Volu  more

SOUTH HADLEY, Mass., Aug. 24 -- Mount Holyoke College issued the following news release: Steve Herman is supposed to be retired right now. That was his intention in 2006 when he stepped down, after 20 years, as president of Garrett College in Maryland. He planned to stick around the classroom as a part-time philosophy professor, but the big, campuswide work was done--or at least it was until one of his former students called up. "I was peacefully enjoying semi-retired life when Lynn got th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Conservation International issued the following news release: The smallest frog in the Old World (Asia, Africa and Europe) and one of the world's tiniest was discovered inside and around pitcher plants in the heath forests of the Southeast Asian island of Borneo. The pea-sized amphibian is a species of microhylid, which, as the name suggests, is composed of miniature frogs under 15 millimeters (See link for photos and audio below). The discovery published in the taxo  more

RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: The North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport Received its Largest Donation to Date on Tuesday, Aug. 17. The Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport presented a check of $30,804, representing the final calculation of proceeds from the North Carolina Maritime Museum at Southport Annual Golf Classic, in April 2010. "We are continually inspired by the dedica  more

MERCED, Calif., Aug. 24 -- The University of California at Merced issued the following news release: University of California, Merced, freshman Hannah Mandelbaum could have gone to college just about anywhere. An honor student from Redondo Beach with an interest in world history, she applied to 10 universities and was accepted at nine. But she chose UC Merced after stepping onto campus for the first time. "It felt like a fit to me," she said. "It's new and gorgeous!" As classes begin to  more

GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 24 -- The University of Florida issued the following news release: A new University of Florida study indicates extinct carnivorous mammals shrank in size during a global warming event that occurred 55 million years ago. The study, scheduled to appear in the December print edition of the Journal of Mammalian Evolution and now available online, describes a new species that evolved to half the size of its ancestors during this period of global warming. The hyena-lik  more

MANHATTAN, Kan., Aug. 24 -- Kansas State University issued the following news release: Kansas State University received a record amount of research funding during the 2009-2010 fiscal year, according to recent reports. The university received $147,695,867 from 953 awards issued between July 1, 2009, and June 30, 2010. Those numbers are a strong increase from the previous record of $133.6 million during the 2008-2009 fiscal year, and a jump from the $118 million awarded in the 2007-2008 fis  more

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 24 -- The University of Tennessee issued the following news release: J. David Matthews is the new chair of the interior design program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Though new to an administrative role, Matthews has 16 years of teaching experience in interior design. "Dave Matthews joins our college with an outstanding background in teaching, research, practice and virtual technology," said John McRae, dean of the College of Architecture and Design. "  more

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 24 -- Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md. (8th CD), issued the following news release: Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement applauding the Department of Energy's announcement that Maryland has been selected to receive $3.8 million in additional funding to continue the State's success and innovation under the Weatherization Assistance Program: "The weatherization program is a win-win for Maryland families and our economy. By making hom  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- Howard University issued the following news release: During the first week of their collegiate career, the freshmen class peeked into their future through green lenses. Van Jones, who previously served as President Barack Obama's Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation at the White House Council on Environmental Quality, implored students to explore and champion sustainable industries. "You have made a very wise decision to be in Washington D.C. at   more

NEW DELHI, Aug. 24 - The government of India issued the following news release from the Ministry of Environment and Forests: The Ministry of Environment and Forests rejected Vedanta mining project in Orissa's Niyamgiri Hills. Talking to reporters here today, Minister of State for Environment and Forests Shri Jairam Ramesh said that the Vedanta Resources has violated laws and the Niyamgiri Hills project cannot be given the go ahead unless the Forest Act is complied with. "There has been a v  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pa., Aug. 24 -- Westminster College issued the following news release: Westminster College is ranked 38th in the nation's 252 top liberal arts colleges, according to the Washington Monthly 2010 College Guide. Washington Monthly ranks the nation's colleges and universities on their contribution to the public good in three broad categories: Social Mobility (recruiting and graduating low-income students); Research (producing cutting-edge scholarship and PhDs); and Service (enc  more

TRENTON, N.J., Aug. 23 -- The New Jersey Senate Democrats issued the following news release: A bill sponsored by Senator Jim Whelan which would permit the development of solar, photovoltaic and wind energy facilities on closed landfills or quarries was approved by the Senate today by a vote of 34-0. "With the environmental crisis gripping the Gulf of Mexico in the wake of the massive BP oil spill, there's more demand than ever for clean, renewable and sustainable forms of energy," said Sen  more

GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 24 -- The University of North Carolina-Greensboro issued the following news release: Dr. Zhanxiang Zhou, an accomplished researcher of liver disease, has been named co-director of UNCG's Center for Research Excellence in Bioactive Food Components. Dr. Wei Jia is the other co-director of the center based in Kannapolis at the North Carolina Research Campus. Zhou, whose appointment includes a faculty position in the UNCG Department of Nutrition, joins the center from th  more